Ronaldo's 'last dance'? Sister suggests 2026 World Cup could be star's final tournament for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo may be preparing for his "last dance" with the Portuguese national team, with his sister suggesting the 2026 World Cup could be his final tournament. Kátia Aveiro, speaking to Sport TV, indicated that reliable information points to the upcoming World Cup as the potential end of the legendary forward's international career.

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According to the information I have, you can say goodbye. Not today, but I believe this is goodbye. I mean the national team. According to a reliable source, this is the 'last dance', the World Cup.

"According to the information I have, you can say goodbye. Not today, but I believe this is goodbye. I mean the national team. According to a reliable source, this is the 'last dance', the World Cup," Aveiro stated. This potential farewell would mark the end of an illustrious 23-year journey with Portugal, which began in 2003.

Ronaldo, already Portugal's record holder for both appearances and goals, has achieved significant success with the national team, including winning the 2016 European Championship and two UEFA Nations League titles. The World Cup remains the only major international trophy that has eluded him.

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Intelligent people, those who love football, must love Ronaldo. They are the ones who lose in the end. He has dominated for over 20 years.

His sister expressed immense pride in his enduring career, highlighting his dominance for over two decades and his resilience against criticism. "Intelligent people, those who love football, must love Ronaldo. They are the ones who lose in the end. He has dominated for over 20 years," she said. Aveiro emphasized the family's journey and their ability to withstand negativity, stating, "Do you think criticism will affect our happiness? Never!"

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Do you think criticism will affect our happiness? Never!

Despite the speculation, Aveiro conveyed confidence and a positive outlook for the upcoming tournament. "The most important thing is to enjoy these twenty-odd years we have lived. I am incredibly proud. I was in Qatar, I am here. It's a huge source of pride," she added. She noted Ronaldo's self-assurance and the "good energy and confidence" she feels, which she believes will comfort fans as Portugal prepares to face Spain in the knockout stage.

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The most important thing is to enjoy these twenty-odd years we have lived. I am incredibly proud. I was in Qatar, I am here. It's a huge source of pride.